Jōfuku-ji Temple
成福寺
A historic 8th-century temple in Okayama featuring a 17th-century Kannon hall and a rare wooden Fudo Myoo statue.
What it is
- A Koyasan Shingon temple founded by the monk Gyoki in 739.
- The site enshrines a Sho-Kanzeon Bosatsu statue as its primary object of worship.
- The temple grounds span approximately 1,500 tsubo and offer free admission to all visitors.
What to see
- The current Kannon-do hall which dates back to its construction in 1659.
- A wooden Fudo Myoo statue designated as a prefectural cultural property.
- Traditional stone walls and white walls that surround the temple premises.
- A wooden statue of Fudo Myoo displayed to the public once every twelve years.
When to go
- The Obon Mando festival held annually on August 13.
Getting there
- A fifteen-minute walk from the Sawaoka bus stop.
- Free parking is available on-site for up to twenty cars.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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